Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
‘When will she awaken?’
‘Uhm… in about eleven years. Give or take a year.’
Eleven years, Talia thought. That’s how much time they have to raise this girl and teach her not to use her powers for bad things.
Talia wanted to hug and hold her, but she didn’t want to wake her up. The baby looked so tiny and peaceful and… ‘She is perfect,’ Talia said to Dayson through their mind-link.
‘Violet Blake,’ Dayson said with glee in his voice. ‘The future Alpha of the Shadow Fang pack.’
‘And the Midnight Guardians pack.’
‘We should combine our packs, kitten. It will be easier for everyone.’
Talia had to agree that Dayson’s words made sense. Axel told Talia many times he was not interested in being the Alpha because he didn’t feel the role belonged to him. Talia hoped that Valerian would take over that position, but now he was gone, and there was no one else other than Talia.
Talia was thinking about opening the portal that would connect two packs directly. That will make travel more convenient, and it will technically connect their territories. The only thing left was to figure out a name.
‘Dark Guardians? Or Midnight Howlers?’ Talia asked.
Dayson smiled. ‘I like them both. Or you can keep your pack independent, in a similar way to how George has members of the Frostcrest pack. We are one, but they have a certain autonomy.’
Talia agreed to think about this more.
After a few more minutes of hugging in silence, Dayson carried Talia to the bathroom, and he helped her shower.
“Rest on me, kitten. Let your mate take care of you.”
Talia leaned on Dayson obediently, and she enjoyed the cleaning service he provided. His touch was gentle, and she was amazed that he managed to surprise her again by showing care uncharacteristic of an Alpha. Dayson was special. He was the best.
Talia wrapped her arms around his neck and her gaze misted with lust.
Dayson’s nostrils flared as he struggled against the seductive call of her arousal. “Kitten… you are bleeding and achy.” And she was rubbing her stomach on his erection.
“I don’t think I’m bleeding anymore.” She was feeling better by the second.
Dayson was torn. The video said they should refrain from penetration for six weeks after the delivery. He remembered it because his heart was aching at the thought of staying away from Talia’s pussy for such a long time, but this was only a few hours, yet she was tempting him and assuring him she was fine. What to do?
Dayson took Talia’s hands into his and kissed her palms. “Let’s wait, kitten. At least until tonight.”
Talia couldn’t believe that he had refused her. “What’s tonight?”
“By then, Doctor Travis will check on you and confirm that your body is fine.”
“But I am fine!” Talia pouted.
“I believe you, but I don’t want to risk harming you.”
Talia wanted to bicker, but she could feel his sincerity through their mate bond. He was truly worried about her, and she decided to hold back her urges.
“Alright,” Talia said dejectedly. She knew that his words made sense, but she was horny. Damn it!
Talia and Dayson dressed up and returned to the bedroom to see Violet still sleeping there.
“Should we wake her up?” Dayson asked.
Talia was not sure. “Maybe we should call someone with experience and get some tips. Do we have any diapers and baby clothes?” The bed sheets were already ruined from blood, but that didn’t mean they should add pee or whatever else came out of the baby.
Talia was planning to go baby shopping when they returned from their trip. They assumed they would have a month or more to settle down with these necessities, and Mindy even planned a baby shower, but things ended differently.
While thinking about Mindy, Talia hoped that her friend had prepared a nursery based on the list Talia and Dayson left behind.
Talia looked at Dayson, who stood by her side unresponsive, and it took her a moment to realize that his eyes were out of focus. He was mind-linking someone.
Before Talia could ask what was going on, there was a knock on their bedroom door.
“Come in,” Dayson called, and Maya’s head peeked in with Jaeden’s above her.
“When did you come back?” Maya asked, and she froze in her tracks when she saw the bundle on the bed.
Jaeden scrunched his nose as he scented blood, and James and Cornelia appeared at the door.
It was Talia’s turn to stare at Cornelia, who was waddling with a big belly in front of her. Talia wondered how long they were away, but then… Cornelia was a witch. Who knew how their pregnancies went?
“Oh. My. God!” Maya said when she gathered her wits. “A baby! Is it a boy or a girl?”
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Dayson wrapped his arm around Talia and puffed his chest before announcing. “That’s your future Alpha Violet. The oldest one in the new generation of Alphas.”
Jaeden cleared his throat. “Uhm… not the oldest one.”
Dayson’s brows came together in a frown. “What do you mean?”
“Max and Tanya had their son, Ethan, last week.”
Dayson’s frown deepened. “How was that possible?”
Cornelia responded, “After we faced the Guardians, the Wilkow sisters figured out that their song could speed up the pregnancy.” She rubbed her belly. “Works on everyone who stands nearby. Mindy is about to have her baby any day now, and Dawn’s stomach is showing. We also suspect it promotes heat and fertility because Varya, Daria, Trisha, Lidia, and several others are pregnant.”
Talia thought about how that was wonderful. “Violet will have many playmates.”
Maya went to the room across the hall with, “Let me grab some diapers and baby clothes. You shouldn’t introduce our future Alpha to the pack naked.”
Talia turned to Dayson, who was non-responsive. “Dayson?”
“Max’s child was born first,” Dayson said dejectedly.
“Tanya got pregnant before me. It was normal that their child was born first.” Talia did her best to pacify him.
Dayson rubbed his chin and eyed Talia. “When is your next heat?”
“What?”
“We will make our second child first.”
Talia was unsure if she should laugh or cry. Was everything a competition?
Maya brought several baby outfits for Violet.
Violet barely stirred as they were putting a diaper on her.
“Shouldn’t she wake up from this?” Talia asked, and everyone around her shrugged.
‘There is nothing wrong with her,’ Liseli assured Talia. ‘She is just sleepy. Who wouldn’t be after absorbing all those energies?’
Talia believed Liseli, but she wanted Violet to be checked by a doctor. She didn’t want to waste time putting a complicated onesie on Violet, so she swaddled her in a receiving blanket while a how-to video played on the side.
By the time they were ready to leave the packhouse, Keith, Arya, Zina, Owen, Dawn, and George were there also. They all gathered around the bed where Violet was sleeping, unaware of the crowd.
Talia looked at Maya, Zina, Dawn, Arya, and Cornelia. They were all pregnant. But one female was missing. “Where is Mindy?”
The door opened, and Mindy waddled in. Actually, the first one to come in sight was Mindy’s belly. One step behind Mindy was Gideon, whose arms waved around Mindy, ready to catch her if she lost her balance.
Talia hugged Mindy, and it took her a moment to see the ad-on Gideon had. “Is that a baby sling?”
“Sorry we are late, Lia,” Mindy said. “It takes forever to put that carrier on properly. Gideon is practicing for when Lavender is born.”
“Lavender? What a wonderful name,” Talia said, and Mindy looked at Gideon with sparkles in her eyes.
Mindy picked the name Lavender because that’s how Gideon smells to her. Gideon agreed with the condition that their second child has a pumpkin-inspired name.
Mindy looked at the bundle on the bed. “I see you went on your honeymoon and came back with a baby.”
“Meet Violet.”
“Aww… she is adorable,” Mindy gushed and rubbed her belly. “They both have flowery names. Lavender and Violet will play together and be best friends.”
Talia loved the idea, and she thought of asking, “Is it normal for babies to sleep so much? We put a diaper on her, and she barely moved.”
Mindy put Talia’s worries to rest. “It is normal. Travis told us to enjoy it while lasts because it’s only the first week or two after they are born. After that, we will wish for them to sleep. When did you give birth?”
Talia was not sure. “A few hours ago.”
“Woah. You are holding on nicely…”
Dayson waved for Mindy to stop the chatter. “We are on our way to see Travis. He is expecting us.”
Talia reached to lift Violet. Wrapped in a blanket, she resembled an adorable loaf of bread.
Talia’s heart swelled as she cradled Violet in her arms.
Only now Talia realized how light Violet was. She turned to Dayson to see him smiling at her.
“Do you want to hold her?”
Dayson’s eyebrows shot up. “Me?”
Talia could feel his excitement, anticipation, and the amount of insecurity uncharacteristic for her willful Alpha, but she knew that he was worried about not harming the child.
Talia stepped toward him.
“Hold out your arms, daddy.”
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